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Reason to DoubtAntisemitism in Atheism || Featuring VishantiAtheists, particularly those who were former Christians, tend to be zealous in their anger towards Christianity. So much so that the rocks they throw at Christianity often end up hitting Jewish people instead. We're going to be tackling this issue with Vishanti, examining ways in which atheists misunderstand & mischaracterize Judaism, and perpetuate antisemitic rhetoric. Find Vishanti on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissDiedra Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ReasontoDoubt Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2...
2023-11-271h 50Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtBiblical Slavery and its context || Interview with Dr. Josh BowenIn this episode we get Dr. Josh Bowen of  @DigitalHammurabi  to talk about slavery in the Bible, and its context in the Ancient Near East. What do Christians often say about it? How did slavery in ancient Israel compare to the slavery practiced by its neighbors? Was it really a mostly kind sort of social institution, or was it something more akin to slavery in the American South? Buy Dr. Josh's book "Did the Old Testament Endorse Slavery": https://www.amazon.com.au/Did-Old-Testament-Endorse-Slavery/dp/1734358637 Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ReasontoDoubt ...
2023-11-271h 21Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtHow Prophecies Are Forged! || Interview with Kipp DavisToday we're talking to Biblical scholar  @DrKippDavis  about prophecies in the Old Testament & ancient Judaism. How were they viewed by their intended audiences? Did they foretell a coming messiah? Do these all unambiguously point to Jesus of Nazareth? Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ReasontoDoubt Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2doubt.podbean.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/reasontodoubt.bsky.social
2023-11-272h 28Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtJosephus, James, & Jesus || Interview with Dr. Steve MasonToday we're talking to historian Dr. Steve Mason who will be sharing his expertise on Josephus, the Jewish historian to the Romans in the 1st Century CE. Josephus has been mined as a source by everyone from Christians arguing for Jesus' divinity to mythicist atheists such as Godless Engineer or Richard Carrier who argue that he never existed. We're going to try to take a broader view. We'll be asking questions like: Who is Josephus? How do historians view him? What is his historical context? Finally, armed with some better context, we'll examine one of the passages...
2023-11-272h 05Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtThe Dunning-Kruger Effect Isn’t Real || 1k Sub Live Stream & AMABeing a skeptic means changing your mind sometimes, so let's talk about all the stuff we've been wrong about! The Dunning-Kruger effect, definitions of atheism, Christianity, and anything else you want to ask us about. This is also our 1,000 sub celebration, so drop in and tell us about how great we are. We have a Patreon! Join up & you can get our videos a week early: patreon.com/ReasontoDoubt Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2doubt.podbean.com Bluesky...
2023-11-271h 48Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtYour family found out you’re an atheist...they have questionsJust in time for the holidays, here's how to answer some common questions you might get from family when they learn you're no longer religious. This is volume 3 of our "So you think you're an atheist?" series. Let us know what you think we should do for the next installment! Join our Patreon for early access to all our videos! patreon.com/ReasontoDoubt Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2doubt.podbean.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/reasontodoubt...
2023-11-2737 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtHell makes God unjust || Questions From the PewCan God be good if they condemn people to an eternity in hell? Today we are engaging with some "Pew level" apologetics, the kind of points you will very frequently find in the comments sections of our videos. After watching this, you'll be ready to field these questions yourselves! Join our Patreon for early access to all our videos! patreon.com/ReasontoDoubt Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2doubt.podbean.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/reasontodoubt.bsky...
2023-11-2727 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtSo you’ve decided you’re an atheist...Now what?How do you come out as an atheist? Should you come out? Do you need to stop being religious? We're continuing out "So you think you're an atheist" series, aimed at those who are wrestling with doubts & may be just learning that they no longer believe. Today's episode is aimed at those who have just decided to deconvert...what now? Join our Patreon for early access to all our videos! patreon.com/ReasontoDoubt Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2...
2023-11-2717 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtSo You Think You’re An Atheist?Are you experiencing doubt? Have you been religious, but now you aren't quite sure whether you still believe in God? This video series is for you! We're going to be covering the sort of questions that people wrestling with doubt tend to have and providing the answers & resources we wish we had when we were deconstructing our faith. Freedom From Religion Foundation: https://ffrf.org/  @AnswersinReason  : https://www.youtube.com/@AnswersinReason Crash Course Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A_CAkYt3GY&list=PLUHoo4L8qXthO958RfdrAL8XAHvk5xuu9 Join us on Pa...
2023-11-2720 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtMoons, Rings, and Other Things || YEC Claims ExaminedAnother day, another video of Creationists abusing data to get the answers they want. This time we're talking about geology, Jupiter's moons, and the rings of Saturn. Corrections:  - I know the half life of C14 is 5,730 years. I said "around 5500" to make the math easy. - At 33:53 I said Ken Ham, I meant Kent Hovind (though Ham is a grifter too) C14 in coal: https://youtube.com/live/_fpCa8K3jE0 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VY7DbIi6zkBakELWXlhj7cNpN9XViRA5Nr4gzPhPRAA/edit?usp=sharing John (Age o...
2023-11-2739 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtThe Not-So Fine Tuned UniverseFrank Turek and Allen Parr team up to ask the question: How many out of context quotes can we grab from Stephen Hawking to prove our point? Also, does cosmology prove that a God exists? Other videos: Resurrection: https://youtu.be/Em_5U7Gj2BA Miracle debate: https://youtu.be/SIN4vftKMGA Multiverses w/ Jeff Zweerink: https://youtu.be/T94bPK87Ku0 Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ReasontoDoubt Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/
2023-11-2754 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtA Young Earth DESTROYS the GospelCreation Ministries International is back at it again, this time with a lengthy video that tries to show that radiometric dating (and other methods to date the Earth) are terrible & bad & icky. Unfortunately, they're wrong and probably also lying about it. Original video: https://youtu.be/zSGGnx2dT3k?si=h6r5GY06ApnuAqKu Proof of Isochron: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ONdo4cs9lw2qeGD9W7BdLGtFE2DoQd9/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107126622609466645508&rtpof=true&sd=true Heat problem episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/WEBncTYQwcg?si=Ua37s_JPLWp7IzIt ...
2023-09-011h 11Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtWhat Mythicists Get Wrong About Biblical Scholarship (with Kipp Davis)According to Mythicists like David Fitzgerald and Richard Carrier, Biblical scholarship as a field cannot be trusted. It is overrun by Christians who ruthlessly punish anyone who steps out of line, and because of this scholars in the field can't disagree with the dogma of Jesus' existence even if they wanted to! So we decided we'd bring on Kipp Davis, a Biblical scholar who is NOT a Christian to give his perspective on the field. Check out Dr Kipp Davis: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKippDavis https://twitter.com/DrKippDavis Interact with us:
2023-08-242h 24Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtA History of the Shroud of Turin...but not THE historyIn this episode Jordan responds to a recent video from Capturing Christianity where he interviews Guy R. Powell about the Shroud of Turin. This video covers the radiocarbon dating, the history of the Shroud from Jerusalem to France, and various other claims. Correction: At 41:18 I say "A lot of [the beta particles] will be decayed". I meant to say that a lot of the beta particles will be ABSORBED (by the Shroud itself) If you want to see more debunking on the Shroud, check out this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyrDr51A...
2023-08-1248 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtIt’s Not Rational to Believe in Miracles || Debate with Dale aka Real SeekersIs it rational to conclude that a miracle really happened? It turns out...we agree! Okay, so that statement (and the meme) isn't *quite* true, because Dale definitely both believes in miracles and that it's rational for him to do so...but we DO end up agreeing on a lot and have a very productive conversation along the way. Original video: https://youtu.be/p0DoRiNgKxw Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2doubt.podbean.com Bluesky: https...
2023-08-121h 46Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtNo gay pastors?Gay pastors? Children thinking it's okay for two women to get married? What's next, love and acceptance for all!? In this video we respond to the harmful, homophobic rhetoric of Frederick Clement of By the Book Ministries. These kind of talking points do real, demonstrable harm to the LGBTQ community and it needs to be called out. Original videos:  https://youtu.be/UH0nmsAVIXM https://youtu.be/Wonsti-pQzk Test your own implicit bias: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_t...
2023-08-0459 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtAllen Parr is WRONG about the Shroud of TurinAllen Parr (with Jeremiah Johnston) put out his top 5 SHOCKING REASONS why the Shroud of Turin shows the face of Jesus and it was shockingly bad. Join me to hear how bad it is. We'll cover the image formation, radiocarbon/C14 dating, pollen, Hungarian Pray Codex, and more. Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2doubt.podbean.com See our other Shroud of Turin content: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyrDr51A_LfztBbvIel7JmbgxLgE29Wzy Original video: https://youtu...
2023-07-2153 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtIs Science DEAD!? || Response to the Winsome CreationistSteve Schramm, AKA  @winsomecreationist  believes that science and Young Earth Creationism work well together...unfortunately, he's wrong. If Young Earth Creationism is true, science is DEAD! Original video: https://youtu.be/f0v9ixpR7xQ Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2doubt.podbean.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - YEC Background info 1:05 - Definition of Science 1:45 - Marty's Question 2:30 - God changed physics? 4:25 - An orderly universe 5:35 - Bible author's didn't know ph...
2023-07-2023 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtSex is NOT Binary || With Creation Myths (aka Dr. Dan)It's Pride month, so let's talk to a biologist about why sex isn't binary! The short story is that biology is complicated, messy, and doesn't care about out labels! Make sure to sub to  @CreationMyths  for more great biology content Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2doubt.podbean.com Stand to reason thing: https://www.str.org/w/humans-come-in-only-two-sexes https://www.hrc.org/resources/understanding-the-intersex-community Useful Links https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treating-trans-youth-with-dr-izzy-lowell-2021/id...
2023-07-0149 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtWorst Debate of All Time || Professor Dave/James Tour Debate ReviewA *critical* review of the brutal debate between  @ProfessorDaveExplains  and  @DrJamesTour  titled "Are we clueless about the Origin of Life?" This debate was extremely tough to watch, but thankfully now you don't have to! You can see just the highlights, including: Old man angrily waves chalk and younger man calls him a liar. This review is heavily edited for the sake of time. Find the original debate here: https://youtu.be/KvGdllx9pJU Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2doubt.podb...
2023-06-3058 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtCaesar vs Jesus: Who is better evidenced?The evidence for Jesus is good, but it's not THAT good. Specifically, it isn't better than the evidence for every other figure in the ancient world, as some Christians would have you believe. It's not even close! Let's break down what there is for the Dictator of Rome, Julius Caesar, and everyone's favorite rabbi. Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2doubt.podbean.com Special thanks to Brenden Kyer  @MagisterKyer  for his help in pulling some sources together to prep for th...
2023-06-2953 minReason to Doubt
Reason to Doubt5 Popular Arguments for the Shroud of Turin Debunked | Featuring Hugh FareyShroud super skeptic Hugh Farey helps us debunk some popular arguments we saw made in the comments section of our previous Shroud of Turin videos: The back wound pattern, the anatomy & nail location, the blood type, pollen, and limestone from the Holy Land. Turns out they aren't as strong as you might think! NOTE: Hugh presents a LOT of images in this one, so you may want to at least pull up the YouTube video afterwards so you can see what you were missing: https://youtu.be/_c43oVE9t2U If you haven't seen...
2023-06-011h 23Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtAre YOU secretly a HERETIC!? | Exploring Christian Doctrines Through A Modern LensHeresy lurks around every corner...perhaps...even in YOU! This week we're delving into the intriguing world of Christian heresies. From ancient theological debates to contemporary beliefs, we'll shed some light on how some modern Christians unknowingly perpetuate these ancient deviations from orthodoxy! We'll talk about some notable heresies such as Sabellianism, Pelagianism, & Arianism, talk about what they believed, and see how Christians today unwittingly subscribe to them. Note: This video is meant to be fun and educational. We don't think any Christian claims are true, and so what counts as "heresy" and "orthodoxy" is...
2023-05-2549 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtThere’s Too Much Jesus Up In Here || Lit Review || Mything In Action Ep 2The number of Jesuses in Biblical Scholarship is too damn high! In this episode Jordan and Jared continue their review of David Fitzgerald's book "Jesus: Mything in Action" Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2doubt.podbean.com Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Personal Jesus 4:28 - Jesus of Faith v Jesus of History 8:08 - 19 Jesi 19:00 - Apocalyptic Prophet 24:00 - Why did Jesus Die? 29:16 - Impact on History 10:45 - Rating the Resurrection 35:35 - Reconstructing...
2023-05-1146 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtRaising Jesus Without God - A Natural Alternative || Minimal Facts Part 3The moment you've all been waiting for: What *really* happened to Jesus? Honestly, we don't know for sure, but we think this idea is way more plausible than a supernatural resurrection! This is the final part of our mini-series on the Minimal Facts approach to Jesus' resurrection. Some of this you've seen before, but we're betting you haven't heard this approach to Paul! If you are interested in learning more about apocalyptic Judaism or what Jesus likely taught, we recommend checking out the works of Bart Ehrman as an accessible first step. Here's a video to get...
2023-05-0953 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtThe Resurrection Hypothesis Fails the Test || Minimal Facts Pt 2​ @MikeLiconaOfficial , New Testament historian and Christian apologist, thinks that the Resurrection Hypothesis best explains the Minimal Facts. Today we test Licona's hypothesis using his own historical criteria. While Licona (unsurprisingly) gives his own hypothesis high marks for being the most likely historical explanation of the Minimal Facts, Jordan & Jared come to a different conclusion. If you're not familiar with the Minimal Facts approach to arguing for the Resurrection, check out last week's video. Next week, we'll be running a natural alternative through the same criteria! Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt
2023-05-0843 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtThe Minimal Facts Argument for the Resurrection || Part 1: A Historical AssessmentThe "Minimal Facts Approach" is the most popular argument for the Resurrection used by apologetics. Let's see how it stands up to scrutiny! In this episode, we look at the available evidence and historical methods used to determine what most probably happened in the past, and then see how well supported the "Minimal Facts" are. In the next episode, we'll see how the Minimal Facts holds up against non-supernatural explanations for the Resurrection. Should be useful for believers or skeptics alike! Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www...
2023-05-0757 minReason to Doubt
Reason to Doubt10 Questions for Atheists: Human vs. AIIn this video, Jordan and Jared sit down with Chat GPT to create 10 thought-provoking questions for atheists. They answer the questions as atheists themselves, and then compare their responses to Chat GPT's AI-generated answers. From discussing the existence of God to the meaning of life, this video is sure to challenge your beliefs and make you think deeply about your worldview. Watch until the end to see how the human answers stack up against the AI answers, and to gain a greater understanding of the limitations and capabilities of artificial intelligence in philosophical discussions. Don't miss this fascinating exploration...
2023-04-1647 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtQuestion Everything: A Crash Course in Skeptical ThinkingWelcome to our latest video on skepticism! In this episode, Jared, Jordan, and Dave dive into the fascinating world of skepticism, exploring its history, defining what it is and is not, and sharing best practices for approaching this important topic. Throughout the video, we discuss the origins of skepticism and its evolution over time, from ancient Greece to the present day. We also delve into the key principles of skepticism, including critical thinking, empirical evidence, and open-mindedness, as well as debunking common misconceptions about what skepticism entails. Whether you're a seasoned skeptic or simply curious...
2023-04-1552 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtA Christian and an Atheist Discuss Substitutionary Atonement | Did Jesus Pay the Price for All Sin?In this episode, Jared and Nick, from @RealityInsights engage in a stimulating conversation about the complex topic of substitutionary atonement. They explore its historical development, its place in Christian theology, and alternative theories of atonement. Substitutionary atonement is a central doctrine of many Christian traditions, holding that Jesus Christ took on the punishment for humanity's sins, thereby reconciling humanity with God. But how do Christians and atheists approach this idea? What is the historical and theological basis for this belief, and how do alternative theories of atonement fit into the picture? Jared and Nick bring...
2023-04-141h 12Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtWhy do historians think Jesus was real? || ”Jesus: Mything in Action” Lit ReviewThe start of our book review of David Fitzgerald's book "Jesus: Mything in Action", which follows in the footsteps of Richard Carrier and others to argue that Jesus was never more than a myth. We start at the beginning of the book to answer David's first question: Why aren't more historians mythicists? Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: youtube.com/@ReasonToDoubt Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:02 - What is mythicism? 3:45 - Episode outline 4:03 - Why aren't historians mythicists? 9:34...
2023-03-1649 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtBattleship (2012) is Criminally Underrated || The Secret Subplot That Makes the Movie AwesomeEverything you think you know about Battleship (2012) is a LIE. By the overwhelming audience request of a single person, here is my rant on why Battleship is actually brilliant. Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: youtube.com/@ReasonToDoubt Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Thesis Statement 1:50 - Planet G 2:20 - "Communications Ship" = Command Vessel 3:20 - First Contact 5:30 - Boarding Actions 7:30 - "Attack" on Hawaii 9:30 - The REAL Story 11:30 - The Secret Subplot 12:50...
2023-03-1114 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtUFOs, UAPs, and You | Aliens in the Sky?In this video Jordan and Jared take a closer look into UFOs and UAPs. We briefly cover the history of UFOs and discuss the recent uptake of sightings of UAPs as well as breakdown a few of the more famous incidents. Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Podcast: reason2doubt.podbean.com Sources and Citations House Intelligence C3 Subcommittee hearing on UAPs (5/17/22) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSDweUbGBow Gimbal Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2...
2023-02-2441 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtCrop circles are REAL...LY made by humans | A Cautionary TaleLet's look back into skeptic history: Crop circles! What did people think about them before they knew about hoaxing methods, and what lessons can we draw from that for other extraordinary claims today. Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReasontoDoubt Citations/Sources: Interview with Meaden: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg12617230-900-airy-crop-circle-theory-faces-its-critics/ MUFON Article: https://cdn.preterhuman.net/texts/alien.ufo/UFOBBS/1000/1220.ufo Richard Taylor's take on crop circles...
2023-02-1745 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtCan you be a Christian if you don’t believe? | Interview with Randal RauserJordan and Jared interview Dr. Randal Rauser (@Randal_Rauser ) about his new book "The Doubters' Creed: How to Be a Christian When You Don't Believe It's True."  This video was delayed because of a bunch of technical issues, during which Randal was extremely gracious and patient in working with us. A practical example of loving your neighbor in action! Check out Randal's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bj4QSvd  or interact with him on Twitter at @RandalRauser Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: ht...
2023-02-1042 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtThe Shroud of Turin is NOT Authentic | Debunking the Shroud ep.3 (Art, Pollen, & Patterns)In our last installment (for now), we're going to talk about art history, pollen, and other patterns with the Shroud of Turin, and why we think the Shroud is not the authentic burial cloth of Jesus. Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reasontodoubt Citations Raes, Gilbert, ‘The Textile Study of 1973-1974’, Shroud Spectrum International, Issue 38/39, 1991 Vial, Gabriel, ‘Shrouded in Mystery’, HALI (The International Magazine of Fine Carpets and Textiles), Issue 49, 1990 Boi, M. “POLLEN ON...
2023-01-2657 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtThe Shroud of Turin Image is NOT Jesus | Debunking the Shroud ep.2 (Artists, Radiation, & Chemistry)We go deep in the weeds on how the image on the Shroud of Turin could have been made. Artists, chemical reactions, and radiation (oh my)! Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reasontodoubt Joel Duff video on peer review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZYM4D4IVG8 Citations Baldacchini, Giuseppe, et al. “Coloring linens with excimer lasers to simulate the body image of the Turin Shroud.” APPLIED OPTICS, vol. 47, no. 9, 2008. Fa...
2023-01-201h 08Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtMorality Does NOT Prove God Exists || Response to Brian HoldsworthBrian Holdsworth thinks that the existence of morality is incompatible with naturalism. In this episode, we're going to explore why we think he's wrong! Brian's video: https://youtu.be/wVmKQ9pxuFU Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt
2022-12-3132 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtDevelopment of the Trinity in the Early Christian ChurchIn this episode Jared is  going to discuss how the doctrine of the Trinity developed throughout Christian History. Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt
2022-12-3142 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtThe Earth Would Melt if Creationists Were Right | Heat ProblemYoung Earth Creationists think the Earth is 6,000 years old. A common response to radiometric dates in the billions of years is that radioactive decay went faster in the past. That would have some...unfortunate side effects. Doc with relevant calculations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZMc4Zk5ks0_ywc2DPn7_M0SA1BOPJg0z0J1IblQGFxk/edit?usp=sharing Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt
2022-12-3142 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtShould we lower our standards for Christianity? | Responding to William Lane CraigWilliam Lane Craig has been making the rounds for saying we should believe in Christianity because it would be nice if it were true. Recently, he went on w/ Capturing Christianity to clarify. His clarifications are...not great. So let's talk about it. Our video on Pascal's Wager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT7CJRLX8w8 Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt
2022-12-3149 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtC-14 in Coal is NOT a problem (Debunking Creationists)AiG is back at it again, claiming that C-14 in coal proves that its younger than the pyramids. Jordan debunks them with SCIENCE (and math)! Calculations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VY7DbIi6zkBakELWXlhj7cNpN9XViRA5Nr4gzPhPRAA/edit?usp=sharing Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt
2022-12-3132 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEnd of the World - Apocalyptic EschatologyIn this live video Jared and Jordan talk about Apocalyptic Eschatology and End-Time Prophecies. Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt
2022-12-3142 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtThe Fermi Paradox - Are We Alone?In this episode Jared and Jordan will take a deeper look at the Fermi Paradox in a live discussion. Are we alone in the universe? Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt
2022-12-3149 minReason to Doubt
Reason to Doubt50th Episode!! 10 Questions For Atheists AnsweredIn this Episode Jordan and Jared give answers to one of those popular 10 questions for Atheists videos. Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt
2022-12-311h 06Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtDid Jesus Exist? || Interview with David Fitzgerald, author of ”Jesus: Mything in Action”David Fitzgerald, author of "Nailed" and "Jesus: Mything in Action" joins us to talk about why he thinks Jesus was purely a myth. Jump on and help us politely grill Dave! Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt
2022-12-311h 01Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtThe Shroud of Turin is Fake! || Radiometric dating & invisible patchesWe're doing an in-depth examination of the evidence that the Shroud of Turin dates to the medieval period and is not the burial shroud of Jesus Christ. In this first episode, we're covering the radiometric dating & the "invisible patch" hypothesis. Next episode we'll be looking at how the image was made, the historical evidence, and a bunch of other claims. Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt Thanks to Age of Rocks (https://twitter.com...
2022-12-3158 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtMythicism Dismantled by Tim O’Neil of History for Atheists | Response to David FitzgeraldJordan and Jared have a conversation with Tim O'Neil about our interview w/ David Fitzgerald. Tim O'Neil offers some counter arguments as providing an alternative explanation for the evidence which he feels results in a more probable account for the origins of Christianity. Interview with David: https://youtu.be/4A0TsDuUuZQ Tim's Blog: https://historyforatheists.com/ Follow Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimONeill007 Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt
2022-12-311h 23Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtThe Real Christian Nativity StoryThe Christian nativity scene you've always seen in church is found nowhere in the Bible. It's a Christmas mashup! Let's talk the nativity! Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt
2022-12-3133 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtResponse to Alex McLellan’s Review of our Answers || 10 Questions Atheists Ought to AnswerIn this episode Jared and Jordan respond to Alex McLellan's response to our response to his video "Top 10 questions every atheist ought to answer!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98-_P8auJ1A&t=330s Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt Sources: Lawrence M. Krauss || A Universe from Nothing || Radcliffe Institute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwzbU0bGOdc Jackson Wheat - Abiogenesis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK1m4...
2022-12-3152 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtVoting || The Skeptical WayLet's vote like skeptics! In this episode Jordan and Jared breakdown their opinion on how you should approach voting as a skeptic. They give some tips and resources on how to be an informed voter. Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt Resources https://ballotpedia.org https://www.vote411.org https://justfacts.votesmart.org/
2022-12-3126 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtI Ain’t Afraid of No Ghost || Examining the ParanormalIn this episode Jordan and Jared examine the concept of ghosts and some of the relative peer-reviewed literature on the subject of the paranormal. Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt Sources Pew Research Study, "18% of Americans say they’ve seen a ghost", https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/10/30/18-of-americans-say-theyve-seen-a-ghost/ Babylonian Exorcism, https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/oct/16/figures-of-babylon-oldest-drawing-of-a-ghost-found-in-british-museum-vault Letter by Pliny the Younger, http://www.vroma.org/vromans/hwalker/Pl...
2022-12-3138 minReason to Doubt
Reason to Doubt10 Questions Atheists Ought to Answer. Answered! || Response to Alex McLellanLet's answer 10 more questions for atheists, this time with an accent from across the pond! From the channel "A Jigsaw Guide to Life with Alex McLellan" The video is titled "JG2L#15: Top 10 questions every atheist ought to answer!" and you can find it here. https://youtu.be/98-_P8auJ1A Interact with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt
2022-12-3152 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtIs there only one definition of Atheism?You should define atheism our way or YOU'RE WRONG...not really. But maybe there's a better way to talk about it. We go into the multiple uses of the word and take a stance on which definition we think you should use. Interact with us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/ReasonToDoubt  
2022-12-3150 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtAtheists Across the Globe || Convo with KilonziToday we talk with Adiel Kilonzi, a Kenyan Atheist and former Jehovah's Witness, about his experiences being an apostate in Africa. Turns out we have a lot in common, including becoming atheist because we just wanna sin. Adiel's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjEb9TMIInI7rHwvXjEfh8Q Interact with us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: youtube.com/reasontodoubt
2022-12-3157 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtIs America a Christian Nation?Is America a Christian nation? Depends on what you mean by that...but it probably shouldn't be. Interact with us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressX_toDoubt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reasontodoubt
2022-12-3138 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE49 - Pascal’s WagerIn this episode Jordan and Jared examine Pascal's Wager. Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com
2022-06-1625 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE48 - Should We Listen to Experts?In this episode Jordan and Jared talk about experts and expert consensus and discuss why you should PROBABLY go with the consensus. Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com
2022-06-0533 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE47 - Did Jesus Have A Brother?In this episode Jared and Jordan push back on the Mythicist position and present reasons to believe that Jesus had a brother named James. And... if he had a brother it stands to reason that he existed as a real historical person. Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com
2022-05-2250 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE46 - Sex is not binary and why that mattersIn this episode Jared and Jordan take a look at the science behind sex and gender to see if there really are just two genders and they match the sex you were assigned at birth.   Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com
2022-05-0148 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE42 - The Simulation ArgumentIn this episode Jared has a conversation with Lee Elberson, from the Fascinating world of Physics podcast, about the Simulation Argument. https://www.youtube.com/c/LeeElberson/featured https://www.simulation-argument.com/simulation.pdf https://www.amazon.com/Superintelligence-Dangers-Strategies-Nick-Bostrom/dp/1501227742 Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com
2022-04-161h 01Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE41 - The Shroud of TurinIn this episode Jared and Jordan do something a bit different. Take a peak behind curtain as we watch a video about the Shroud of Turin and examine it from a skeptical perspective. Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt   
2022-04-011h 41Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE40 - Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Nuclear Power PlantsIn this Episode Jordan and Jared talk about the recent events in Ukraine and the what could result from the attacks on the nuclear power plants. Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com
2022-03-1647 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE39 - The MultiverseIn this episode Jordan talks with astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink about the multiverse: What it is, why we think it may exist, and what theological implications it has.   Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com
2022-03-021h 03Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE38 - A Conversation About Intelligent Design Between Two EngineersIn this episode Jordan and Jared sit down with Nick from the channel "Reality Insights" to talk about Intelligent Design from an engineers perspective.  Nick's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLLI... Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com
2022-02-1558 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE37 - The Moon Landing HoaxIn this episode Jordan and Jared look into a user requested topic, the Moon Landing Hoax!   Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com
2022-02-0149 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE36 - The 10 CommandmentsIn this episode Jordan and Jared examine the claim that The 10 Commandments are the basis for western morality and that they are so perfect they could only have been inspired/revealed by a god. Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com
2022-01-1546 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE30 - Homeopathy DebunkedWe start this episode off with an entire bottle of "sleeping pills", and then show why eating 50 of these pills is harmless. Spoiler: It's because homeopathy doesn't work.
2021-10-1543 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE29 - God Doesn‘t ExistToday we're taking the fight to God and providing two arguments that we think make it unlikely that God exists!
2021-10-0152 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 28 Critical Race TheoryIn this episode Jordan and Jared take a closer look at Critical Race Theory (CRT) and see if the claims about it being made in the media are accurate.
2021-09-1554 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 27 - Eggs, Are They Healthy?In this episode Jared and Jordan do a quick dive into the egg debate. Trying to use the tools of skepticism to find out if they are actually healthy or not.
2021-09-0130 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE26 - Things Christians Should Stop Saying to AtheistsIn this episode we tackle the bad arguments and sayings that atheists get from religious people all the time. If you want to talk to an atheist, don't start with any of these 9 things. It isn't helping.
2021-08-1556 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE25 - UFOs, UAPs, and AliensIn this episode we examine the long awaited Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) report released by the government. Turns out it's a fantastic example of skepticism in action!
2021-07-3140 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 24 - 9 Things We Wish Atheists Would Stop SayingIn this episode Jared and Jordan look at some common things atheists say and examine why we should be skeptical of their claims.
2021-07-1546 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 023 ReikiIn this episode Jared and Jordan take a look at the practice of Reiki and examine the claims of it's healing potential. 
2021-06-1545 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 22 The Problem of SufferingIn this episode Jordan and Jared examine the problem of suffering. How do theists explain the presence of suffering/evil in the world if an all knowing, all loving, and all powerful god exists?
2021-06-0243 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEp 021 COVID VaccinesIn this episode Jordan and Jared talk about COVID vaccine hesitancy and examine some of the claims made by people who are opposed to getting "jabbed."
2021-05-1644 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtConversation 003 ArtIn this episode Jordan and Jared have a conversation with Art who is the pastor of a Baptist church in Virginia. They guys discuss some of the similarities (and differences) between Jared and Art's time at seminary.
2021-05-011h 09Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtE20 - Is Nuclear Power Safe, Clean, & Reliable?Breaking down various myths that surround nuclear power to explain why it's clean, reliable, and above all else, safe. Jared left a nuclear engineer all by himself, what did he expect?
2021-04-1642 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEp 19 - Do Miracles Happen?Whether it's parting seas or healing cataracts, seems like every would-be deity does miracles...or do they? Follow up to our conversation with the Davids at PorA Podcast.
2021-03-1554 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtConversation 002 DavidIn this episode Jared and Jordan chat with David, a Christian apologist, about why he thinks the Gospels are the inerrant word of God.
2021-01-1554 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 018 The Christian NativityIn this episode Jordan and Jared take a look at the Christian Nativity story and discover a few things to be skeptical about.
2020-12-1652 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtConversation 001 with JustinIn this supplemental episode Jared and Jordan have a conversation with a Christian. Justin was gracious enough to talk to us about his faith and detail some of the reasons why he believes in a god. 
2020-12-0759 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 17 - Conversations with the religiousThe holidays are coming up, which means awkward conversations with family! Today we're going to talk about some topics that might come up around the dinner table when skeptics & believers break bread together.
2020-11-1547 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 16 - Systemic RacismToday we make a claim: Systemic racism exists in America, particularly in the criminal justice system.
2020-10-1548 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 015 QAnonIn this episode Jordan and Jared take a brief look at the QAnon conspiracy theory and examine some of the reasons conspiracies tend to be politically motivated.
2020-09-1548 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtCOVID-19, Masks, and SkepticismIn this episode we talk about how to distinguish reliable sources from dubious ones, examine the evidence for mask use in a pandemic, and touch on how a lack of skepticism can be deadly in the wrong circumstances.
2020-08-1552 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 013 MythicismIn this episode Jordan and Jared get skeptical of skeptics and examine the claim that Jesus was only a myth and never actually existed.
2020-07-1555 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 012 Trump Claims DebunkedIn this episode Jared and Jordan debunk the top 10 claims of Donald Trump's presidency.
2020-06-1658 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 011 Essential OilsIn this episode Jordan and Jared look into essential oils and the possible health benefits that may be had. Can they cure COVID-19? Can they summon the Angel Gabriel? Have a listen and find out. Also remember to check us out on Facebook at Reason 2 Doubt.
2020-05-1656 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 010 The Empty TombIn this episode we respond to a video posted on YouTube by Mike Winger titled, "A Bunch Of Reasons The Empty Tomb Is Historical." This episode was requested by a listener on our Facebook page. So, if you have something you want us to cover head on over and make a post. As long as it is in our wheel house we will most likely cover it in an episode.
2020-04-1556 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 009 The Easter StoryIn this episode Jordan and Jared look at the Easter story, from the Christian New Testament, and attempt to place it within the historical context of Judea at the beginning of the first century. 
2020-03-1559 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 008 Exploring Flat EarthIn this episode Jared and Jordan take a look at the growing phenomenon of belief in a Flat Earth. We approach the subject from multiple angles and try to get a grasp of how it is people can believe in something that is so demonstrably false. All of our sources for the episode will be posted over at our Facebook page.
2020-02-141h 08Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 007 The Biblical FloodIn this episode Jordan and Jared examine Noah's Flood and discuss whether or not there is good evidence to believe a global flood actually happened 6000 years ago. Remember to check us out on FaceBook at Reason2Doubt where we post all of your sources.
2020-01-191h 07Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 006 Are The Gospels Eyewitness AccountsIn this episode Jared and Jordan examine the claim that the Gospels in the Christian New Testament of the Bible were authored by eyewitnesses to the life and events of Jesus.
2019-12-201h 03Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 005 AliensIn this episode Jordan and Jared discuss the probabilities of alien life. Make sure to check us out on Facebook!
2019-11-0656 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 004 Gun ViolenceIn this episode Jared and Jordan look into some of the claims made about gun violence in the United States. Sources can be found on this google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ImT_d7i28hXOBpwIq8jEIewxbMRNj7tsGqxLpocG2QE/edit?usp=sharing
2019-09-021h 00Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 003 Anti-VaxxerIn this episode Jordan and Jared examine a video post to YouTube by and Anti-Vaxxer.
2019-08-031h 05Reason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 002 Our StoriesIn this episode Jordan and Jared recap their life stories and explain in a little more detail how they ended up being atheists.
2019-06-0645 minReason to Doubt
Reason to DoubtEpisode 001 DoubtWelcome to the very first episode of Reason2Doubt. In this episode Jordan and Jared discuss doubt. How it’s been viewed in both religious and secular worldviews as well as their own experiences with doubt and how they learned to eventually embrace it.
2019-05-1226 min